r/AuADHD

My psychiatrist doesn’t believe I have ADHD. She’s using the old criteria from the DSM and says it’s a children’s diagnosis. That my adult conditions are anxiety and depression which are the root of my ADHD. This I know is untrue because I am aware my anxiety and depression are symptoms of my ADHD. There is research indicating that ADHD is not just a children’s and little boy diagnosis.

She prescribed me Zoloft 25mg and Wellbutrin 150mg. I feel blunted and irritable, some mild anxiety, and some recent insomnia. I’m noticing some focus and slight motivation, however, my ruminating and racing thoughts are still there.

Should I continue seeing her? I’m unsure if we will ever move towards actual ADHD meds, which is what I know I need. Would it be unreasonable trying to go elsewhere where they specialize in adult ADHD assessments? Or too soon? How do I let her know I eventually would like to try actual ADHD meds if she doesn’t think I can have it?

6 weeks on Zoloft
5 days on Wellbutrin
I met my psychiatrist 5 days ago when she prescribed me the Wellbutrin.

Just asking for others to give your opinion because I recently was told by the Psych that I see that (been seeing for 2yrs) not only do I have ADHD but she drew a pie graph to explain to me that I indicate Autistic traits and not to "walk out of here thinking that means you are Autistic" i kind of understand what she means by that but not really, anyone explain this to me in a way I can understand..or am I reading way to much into something that I probably don't need to worry or put thought into? I will say this like many others have said I feel I am knowing myself more and alot more forgiving in my attempts 20yrs ago of trying to be "normal", it did not help my development growing up as a Jehovah's Witness though, as if I was already not behind socially in lots of ways but being in a restricted, guilt filled cult, does not help you become your true self, in fact being now 42yrs old I am only just now feeling I have unravelled my mind from the cult teachings that pushed my anxiety to a level that may not have been so severe l, however who the hell knows.. any opinions would be appreciated

I'm autistic. When I asked my therapist to be evaluated for ADHD, she had me fill out a questionnaire. I can't remember all the childhood questions, but there were more than a few that my answer was, "I would never have been allowed to do that."

My mother has excommunicated me from her life so she wouldn't be able to answer any of these.

She believed ADHD was nothing more than a lack of discipline and would have beaten any unwanted behaviors out of me.

She also used withholding dinner to force me to do things like finish my math homework for example.

I was told I don't have ADHD. But I have to wonder, can I really truly be accurately evaluated for it if I can't really answer the questions and family members can't chime in?